Level E - It was really funny! The animation is great so are the characters. But it was VERY underrated :(
Gankutsuou - Unique animation, great storyline, and has a very meaningful message. I thought this anime was the best because it has everything from romance, comedy, revenge, and fantasy. I loved it!
Uhm...thats all I can think of now, but will add more later.

- Different storylines and point of view (Focuses on a lot of different characters, their relationships to each other, and their countries.)

- Shows the actual struggles of being a ruler of a kingdom (Despair, anger, murderous plots, failing to do what's right...)

- Political fantasy ( In every possible way.)

- Non-stereotypical characters (None of them fall into a particular category like *cough* other animes.)

- Incredible mythology (Borrows a lot from Chinese mythology.)

Others I'd like to mention are:
Saiunkoku Monogatari - Somewhat like the 12 Kingdoms, but with a lot of well done romance, and more magic. Also far more funny. Has two seasons, but the first season is far better. Based on a series of light novels, now adapted to a manga. Sadly, it has a HORRIBLE ending.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - Older, but seriously brilliant. Made by the same people who made Evangelion so yup. Expect symbolism, an allegorical and metaphysical storyline - and a lot of brain fuck moments.

Adolescence of Utena - Anime wasn't screwed up enough for you? Check out the movie. I'm not sure what the creators were smoking when this popped into their minds.

Baccano Fantastic stories, realistic characters. Amusing, very well written and so out of the ordinary! Want an anime mafia? This is for you.

Princess Tutu This anime totally deconstructs the magical girl prototype anime - reminds me of Puella Magi Madoka Magica in a way. This anime is funny and cute, but gets darker, sinister, twisted and strange as it goes on.

alot imo i cant pick a favorite xD haha but i read more manga than watch anime so thats probably why. if i had to pick one i'd sayyyyy Eureka 7 or Samurai Champloo. but those were both on adult swim T_T i just wanted to get those titles out there haha so howabout durarara? oh wait, adult swim T_T ummmm oooo i got it.

- Different storylines and point of view (Focuses on a lot of different characters, their relationships to each other, and their countries.)

- Shows the actual struggles of being a ruler of a kingdom (Despair, anger, murderous plots, failing to do what's right...)

- Political fantasy ( In every possible way.)

- Non-stereotypical characters (None of them fall into a particular category like *cough* other animes.)

- Incredible mythology (Borrows a lot from Chinese mythology.)

Others I'd like to mention are:
Saiunkoku Monogatari - Somewhat like the 12 Kingdoms, but with a lot of well done romance, and more magic. Also far more funny. Has two seasons, but the first season is far better. Based on a series of light novels, now adapted to a manga. Sadly, it has a HORRIBLE ending.

Revolutionary Girl Utena - Older, but seriously brilliant. Made by the same people who made Evangelion so yup. Expect symbolism, an allegorical and metaphysical storyline - and a lot of brain fuck moments.

Adolescence of Utena - Anime wasn't screwed up enough for you? Check out the movie. I'm not sure what the creators were smoking when this popped into their minds.

alot imo i cant pick a favorite xD haha but i read more manga than watch anime so thats probably why. if i had to pick one i'd sayyyyy Eureka 7 or Samurai Champloo. but those were both on adult swim T_T i just wanted to get those titles out there haha so howabout durarara? oh wait, adult swim T_T ummmm oooo i got it.

Daily Lives of High School Boys is definitely the most underrated anime of this year since many people completely looked pasted when I thought it was one of the most funny anime I've ever seen.
http://myanimelist.net/anime/11843/Danshi_Koukousei_no_Nichijou